Cell Therapy Lab Operations Associate Manager

AstraZeneca is hiring a Cell Therapy Lab Operations Associate Manager in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on AstraZeneca.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Lims, Eln and laboratory operations among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Oversees daily laboratory operations, process improvements, and digital tool integration for a cell therapy R&D facility.

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Major responsibilities

Oversee daily laboratory operations; optimize and maintain the operating cadence; continuously identify bottlenecks and drive improvements to reduce operational risks, improve cross-departmental process/ communication efficiency
Collaborate with project teams to coordinate user requirements and facilitate overall planning for the new Cell Therapy R&D facility.
Build digital tools to improve operational efficiency. E.g. tools for consumables and materials inventory management, budget spend tracking and analysis, end-to-end equipment lifecycle management
Partner with Procurement and Legal: be familiar with procurement rules and business processes; communicate regularly with cross-functional team to track execution and delivery progress; drive cross-functional process efficiency to ensure department procurement progress in line with project needs.
Partner with IT: collect, clarify, and prioritize requirements within CMC to communicate with responsible IT partners for timely issue response and delivery efficiency.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or above in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related fields; 4 years of relevant laboratory operations experience in laboratory operations/management or the MNC pharma /Cell Therapy industry is preferred.
Familiar with laboratory operational processes and SOP frameworks, with hands-on experience in consumables and equipment mgmt, and end-to-end asset lifecycle management.
Familiar with LIMS/ELN platforms; knowledgeable about project and knowledge management tools; capable of leading collaboration with IT to build departmental IT systems.
Strong data compliance and quality awareness; understanding of biosafety, data integrity, access control, and audit requirements.
Strong communication and coordination skills; Strong ownership mindset and proactive in problem solving

fluent in Chinese and English

Date Posted

23-Sept-2026

Closing Date

30-Dec-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

How we rate this

Cell Therapy Lab Operations Associate Manager at AstraZeneca rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Cell Therapy Lab Operations Associate Manager is an open job at AstraZeneca.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai - Guilin Road.
The job was posted on September 23, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by AstraZeneca. Apply on AstraZeneca

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